Tea caddy/ box - Mahogany - Georgian

No. 90413333

Tea caddy/ box - Mahogany - Georgian #1.1
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Large antique Georgian mahogany tea caddy, circa 1820 with a bone escutcheon and three divisions in the interior and ball feet. The patina is exceptional.

In England in the 18th and early 19th centuries tea was seen as an exotic commodity and was certainly expensive, it would have been kept in a locked caddy under the control of the lady of the house, protected from casual theft by the servants and dispensed sparingly and with great ritual, this caddy is an excellent example. As the caddy was a social status symbol under the close scrutiny of visitors to the house, caddies such as these were made to the very highest standards of the cabinet makers art. During the Victorian era new sources of tea became available from Ceylon (now Sri Lanka) and India and so the containers became larger as the product reduced in price.

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Welcome to Beautiful Old England. We specialise in Antiquarian Books, Antique Surgical Instruments, art and collectibles from old England, for collectors all over the world. We have supplied customers in over 30 countries, nearly all with same day despatch.

Large antique Georgian mahogany tea caddy, circa 1820 with a bone escutcheon and three divisions in the interior and ball feet. The patina is exceptional.

In England in the 18th and early 19th centuries tea was seen as an exotic commodity and was certainly expensive, it would have been kept in a locked caddy under the control of the lady of the house, protected from casual theft by the servants and dispensed sparingly and with great ritual, this caddy is an excellent example. As the caddy was a social status symbol under the close scrutiny of visitors to the house, caddies such as these were made to the very highest standards of the cabinet makers art. During the Victorian era new sources of tea became available from Ceylon (now Sri Lanka) and India and so the containers became larger as the product reduced in price.

Prop's shown for size and context.

Seller's Story

Welcome to Beautiful Old England. We specialise in Antiquarian Books, Antique Surgical Instruments, art and collectibles from old England, for collectors all over the world. We have supplied customers in over 30 countries, nearly all with same day despatch.
Era
1400-1900
Title additional information
Georgian
No. of items
1
Country of Origin
United Kingdom
Material
Mahogany
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of ageing
Height
16 cm
Width
31 cm
Depth
18 cm
Estimated Period
1800-1850

56 reviews (29 in last 12 months)
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Perfect delivery!. Very beautiful product in excellent condition Very happy with the purchase

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Thank you so much for the kind review, I am delighted that you are enjoying this beautiful set. John.

Excellent vendeur. Bien emballé. Envoi rapide.

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Merci beaucoup pour votre aimable critique, je suis ravi que vous soyez satisfait de l'article. John.

Oggetto corrispondente alla descrizione. Sono molto soddisfatta del mio acquisto.

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Grazie per la tua recensione, sono felice che tu sia soddisfatto dei cucchiai.

Item is same as photo shown, well packed. Great seller 💯

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Thank you for the review I am delighted to hear that you are happy with the Bible, such a rare item. John.

Perfect books, and very fast delivery. Thank you so much.

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Thank you for the feedback, delighted to hear that you are happy, John.

L'oggetto è molto interessante e ben conservato, peccato che a causa della Brexit abbia dovuto pagare 21,00 euro di spese di Dogana in aggiunta. Ma questo non è certo responsabilità del venditore.

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bergio
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Grazie per il feedback e sì, non posso che essere d'accordo, la Brexit ha causato molti problemi, ma sono molto lieto di sapere che sei soddisfatto della bussola. John.

faster shipping and nice item, many thanks!!! A+++++

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Thank you for the feedback, I hope you enjoy owning the seal, it's really special isn't it. John.

A lovely tea caddy with a superb patina, and an equally lovely surprise for my wife who just adores her present. Many thanks.

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What a thoughtful gift and so pleased to hear that you are happy, thank you for the feedback. John.

Estou muito satisfeito. O vendedor é fiável. A embalagem e o envio merecem boa referência. Recomendar ao vendedor que tome cautela com os endereços. O meu não vinha completo. Mas tudo correu bem.

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Foi muito rápido, estou muito feliz que tudo correu bem e obrigado pelo feedback. John.

This seller is 100% awesome. He is honest and decent. The item was delayed due to customs and was eventually returned to the seller who then at his expense sent it to an alternative address in UK.

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Thanks Gary, it's been a pleasure, I hope that you enjoy the cards, all the best. John.

quick delivery and service! Quality packaging! received the bowls in mint condition. THANK YOU!

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Great to hear all went well and thank you so much for leaving a review, they're beautiful items and I am very happy that you like them. John.

oggetto corrispondente alla descrizione

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Grazie per la recensione, felice di sapere che ti piace questo bellissimo set.

Thank you so much for this wonderful book and the careful packaging. I'm very happy with my new book.

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Delighted to hear that, I hope that you enjoy it. John.

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56 reviews (29 in last 12 months)
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Perfect delivery!. Very beautiful product in excellent condition Very happy with the purchase

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Thank you so much for the kind review, I am delighted that you are enjoying this beautiful set. John.

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